La France Insoumise, a French political party, is planning to introduce a bill during its parliamentary session on October 29, 2026, aimed at ensuring that consumers can continue to access video games they have purchased, regardless of whether they are in physical or digital formats. The proposal seeks to address concerns that current terms of use only grant users a license to play, allowing publishers to remove access at any time. The party views this as an unacceptable situation, arguing that consumers should have long-term access to games they have legally bought. The bill is backed by Ugo Bernalicis and draws inspiration from initiatives like Stop Killing Games, which campaigns for the continued availability of video games even when they require internet access or servers that might be shut down. The movement urges publishers to revise their policies, including offering games that can be played offline and reducing reliance on fully digital models. The proposal also responds to Sony’s announcement that it will stop supporting physical discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, which could leave new titles vulnerable to disappearing if the PlayStation Store is ever closed. The bill raises concerns about the loss of control over legally purchased games due to digitalization, leaving consumers reliant on the economic decisions of major digital platforms. It questions the consumer's right to access cultural goods they have paid for, especially when access depends on infrastructure controlled by private companies. The proposal aims to establish a "right to the permanence of access to video games" by requiring publishers to maintain accessibility even after they stop selling or promoting the games. If publishers fail to ensure continuity, the government would be authorized to step in and take over. La France Insoumise also wants the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), the national library, to manage a public platform for preserving video games that are no longer commercially available. The BnF already preserves more than 22,000 video game titles but struggles with games that require an internet connection. The party is seeking additional resources to create a public platform for preserving and sharing video game heritage. However, European law currently does not permit such a platform, and discussions with the BnF about its feasibility have not yet started. The European Union has stated that it cannot require publishers to preserve their games unless a legal framework is adopted at the European level, which could be complex. This proposal is part of La France Insoumise’s broader agenda, which includes establishing a national video game conservatory if Jean-Luc Mélenchon comes to power. The conservatory would be funded by a tax on the sale of physical games to support French independent game development. The idea is similar to California's Protect our games act, which requires a 60-day notice before shutting down online services and ensures that games remain accessible, including offline versions. However, video game publishers strongly oppose these proposals, citing concerns about user security and the protection of their intellectual property.